Stage Details

Legislation -
Referred to Committee
(House)
-
Feb. 10, 2011

Legislation -
Bill Passed
(Senate)
(22-18) -
Feb. 2, 2011(Key vote)

Title: Prohibits Discrimination in State Employment Based on Sexual Orientation

Vote Result

Yea Votes

Nay Votes

Vote Smart's Synopsis:

Vote to pass a bill that amends the Code of Virginia relating to employment discrimination.

Highlights:

Establishes that employment discrimination is prohibited based on the following (Sec. 1):

Race;

Color;

Religion;

National origin;

Sex;

Pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions;

Age;

Marital status;

Disability;

Sexual orientation; and

Status as a special disabled veteran or other veteran.

Defines "sexual orientation" as a person's actual or perceived heterosexuality, bisexuality, homosexuality, or gender identity or expression, and does not include any person's attraction toward a person in which the sexual conduct would be illegal due to the age of the parties (Sec. 1).

Expands upon the types of grievances that qualify for a grievance hearing including, but not limited to, the following (Sec. 1):